Director, First Line Risk; Bank Originations

Role Overview

The Director, First Line Risk (Bank Originations), supports execution of Merrick Bank's First Line of Defense (FLOD) Risk strategy by leading risk and control activities across Non-Card Operations, with a focus on the Bank Originations program. This role oversees risk identification, control evaluation, and issue management, including first line oversight of third-party partners supporting bank-sponsored originations.

Execute risk and control activities across assigned portfolios, including Recreational Lending and Bank Originations partnerships. Provide first line risk oversight of third-party partners supporting loan origination programs. Document issues, support root cause analysis, and coordinate remediation.

Ideal candidate will have strong banking or financial services experience, experience in control-related activities, and a demonstrated ability to partner effectively across Operations, Compliance, Enterprise Risk, Audit, and Technology.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Risk Management, Accounting, Economics or related field
• Five (5) years of experience in First Line Risk, Controls, Compliance, Audit, or Banking Operations
• Strong banking or financial services experience
• Experience in control-related activities, including RCSA execution, control design and testing, issue management and remediation

• Competitive Pay, including a Bonus Target or Variable Pay Incentive Program
• Benefits Package – Medical, Dental, and Vision (plus much more)
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Wellness Programs
• Group Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Vacation, Sick Days and bank Holidays
• Employee Engagement Activities including Employee Appreciation Day, DEI Employee Resource Groups, Corporate Social Responsibility, Service Recognition